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09-21-15, 07:48 AM
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Posted By SingleTrack86

Up to you really, but I went with a contrasting...

Up to you really, but I went with a contrasting white & black theme.
09-02-15, 04:40 PM
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Posted By SingleTrack86

Good to know it's not just my local area with...

Good to know it's not just my local area with crazy inflated bike prices.

WAY too many bike flippers around here that artificially jack up costs.
08-17-15, 07:53 PM
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Views: 1,042,730
Posted By SingleTrack86

Can do :thumb: 471670

Can do :thumb:

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08-15-15, 05:11 PM
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Posted By SingleTrack86

Thought I would drop in and give a quick update....

Thought I would drop in and give a quick update. Added Selle San Marco saddle, brooks leather bar tape, and was finally able to track down some brake hoods that actually fit. Tossed in a ride by the...
08-08-15, 05:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,164
Posted By SingleTrack86

Sounds like I've got a few things to check out,...

Sounds like I've got a few things to check out, thanks for the help
08-08-15, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,164
Posted By SingleTrack86

Ah yes, it's a freewheel. Sorry for the...

Ah yes, it's a freewheel. Sorry for the confusion. The hub has not been rebuilt. I assume anyways, bought it from an older guy who kept it indoors most of its life. The noise that I am hearing almost...
08-08-15, 12:31 PM
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Views: 2,164
Posted By SingleTrack86

^ Thanks for the response. I can dig into it...

^ Thanks for the response. I can dig into it further to verify the issue, just something I noticed the other day.

The bike uses a 6-sp cassette, and it appears to have a Sansin rear hub.
08-08-15, 12:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,164
Posted By SingleTrack86

Rear Hub Question - 87 Nishiki

Hi Everyone -

It seems like after 28 years of service, the rear hub on my 1987 Nishiki Prestige could be due for replacement. Wheel seems to spin ok, just not quite as freely as I would like and...
07-31-15, 04:47 AM
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Posted By SingleTrack86

^ Thanks, definitely been enjoying the bike and...

^ Thanks, definitely been enjoying the bike and it still rides great. The San Marco feels nice and looks great, but certainly there are lighter saddles out there (382g). I wasn't too concerned about...
07-30-15, 06:44 PM
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Posted By SingleTrack86

Here's my 1987 (I believe?) Nishiki Prestige....

Here's my 1987 (I believe?) Nishiki Prestige. Just picked up a San Marco Vintage Rolls saddle to replace the generic one that was on there before. I think it goes well with the rest of the bike.
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07-27-15, 08:36 AM
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Posted By SingleTrack86

Ah yeah, I remember seeing this ad pop up on CL a...

Ah yeah, I remember seeing this ad pop up on CL a few days ago.
07-21-15, 06:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,434
Posted By SingleTrack86

Thanks everyone for the suggestions and help....

Thanks everyone for the suggestions and help. This is quickly becoming a new obsession :)

Ordered up a saddle at the LBS today, went with the Selle San Marco Rolls in white with gold/brass plaques...
07-19-15, 07:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,434
Posted By SingleTrack86

Yeah I agree, a white saddle would be a nice...

Yeah I agree, a white saddle would be a nice touch. I'll keep an eye out for something I like.

Took a pic of the drivetrain today before the ride, if anybody is interested.


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07-19-15, 03:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,434
Posted By SingleTrack86

Thanks everyone! Did a grocery store run with the...

Thanks everyone! Did a grocery store run with the Nishiki today, and planning on doing an evening ride. Looks like it has the Suntour cyclone FD & RD. Still rides well, had to do a tiny bit of...
07-19-15, 02:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,434
Posted By SingleTrack86

New Classic Bike Owner

Hi Everybody -

New to the forums and classic bikes in general. I do a decent amount of cross country mountain biking, so I'm familiar with the modern components/group sets related to today's...
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